EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 5 MIN
One Ummah News Hour Special: A Tribute To Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid
from Haqq Dawah Radio w/DJ Takbir Khan · host Haqq Dawah Media
Tonight’s episode is unlike any other.In this special edition of One Ummah News, we pause world events and turn our focus to a single life — a life that shaped Harlem, inspired generations, and strengthened Islam in America. This episode is a full tribute to Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, one of the most influential African-American Muslim leaders of the last half-century. We explore: 🟦 Segment 1 — RootsHarlem, 1951: the birthplace of a leader shaped by the civil rights struggle and the awakening of Black America. 🟦 Segment 2 — MentorshipGuidance from Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and Harlem’s senior imams — knowledge, character, and purpose. 🟦 Segment 3 — The Harlem ImamOver 40 years serving the poor, the incarcerated, the marginalized — transforming a masjid into a beacon of dignity.🟦 Segment 4 — Voice Against InjusticeA fearless advocate against police brutality, racism, and Islamophobia — representing Muslims on national stages.🟦 Segment 5 — Diplomat of the Muslim CommunityA bridge-builder across faiths, institutions, and communities. 🟦 Segment 6 — The ScholarGrounded in hadith, fiqh, tafsir, and Islamic ethics — teaching Islam as character and responsibility. 🟦 Segment 7 — Defender of Imam Jamil Al-AminHis unwavering commitment to justice, truth, and due process. 🟦 Segment 8 — LegacyA continuation shaping generations, strengthening communities, and uplifting souls. We close with a heartfelt dua for Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid and a reminder of what true Islamic leadership looks like:Firm on truth.Soft with people.Courageous in justice.Grounded in Qur’an.Dedicated to Allah. Listen now. Share widely. Preserve the legacy. #OneUmmahNews #ImamTalibAbdurRashid #HarlemMuslims #BlackMuslimHistory #AfricanAmericanMuslims #MuslimLeaders #IslamInAmerica #IslamicLegacy #MuslimPodcast #Dawah #JusticeAndMercy #ImamJamil #CommunityImam #FaithAndStruggle #IslamicScholarship #TruthToPower #MuslimsInNYC #UmmahUnity #SadaqahJariyah #PreserveOurHistory
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Tonight’s episode is unlike any other.In this special edition of One Ummah News, we pause world events and turn our focus to a single life — a life that shaped Harlem, inspired generations, and strengthened Islam in America. This episode is a full tribute to Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, one of the most influential African-American Muslim leaders of the last half-century. We explore: 🟦 Segment 1 — RootsHarlem, 1951: the birthplace of a leader shaped by the civil rights struggle and the awakening of Black America. 🟦 Segment 2 — MentorshipGuidance from Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and Harlem’s senior imams — knowledge, character, and purpose. 🟦 Segment 3 — The Harlem ImamOver 40 years serving the poor, the incarcerated, the marginalized — transforming a masjid into a beacon of dignity.🟦 Segment 4 — Voice Against InjusticeA fearless advocate against police brutality, racism, and Islamophobia — representing Muslims on national stages.🟦 Segment 5 — Diplomat of the Muslim CommunityA bridge-builder across faiths, institutions, and communities. 🟦 Segment 6 — The ScholarGrounded in hadith, fiqh, tafsir, and Islamic ethics — teaching Islam as character and responsibility. 🟦 Segment 7 — Defender of Imam Jamil Al-AminHis unwavering commitment to justice, truth, and due process. 🟦 Segment 8 — LegacyA continuation shaping generations, strengthening communities, and uplifting souls. We close with a heartfelt dua for Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid and a reminder of what true Islamic leadership looks like:Firm on truth.Soft with people.Courageous in justice.Grounded in Qur’an.Dedicated to Allah. Listen now. Share widely. Preserve the legacy. #OneUmmahNews #ImamTalibAbdurRashid #HarlemMuslims #BlackMuslimHistory #AfricanAmericanMuslims #MuslimLeaders #IslamInAmerica #IslamicLegacy #MuslimPodcast #Dawah #JusticeAndMercy #ImamJamil #CommunityImam #FaithAndStruggle #IslamicScholarship #TruthToPower #MuslimsInNYC #UmmahUnity #SadaqahJariyah #PreserveOurHistory
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One Ummah News Hour Special: A Tribute To Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid
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